About ApplyBoard
ApplyBoard connects international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on a single platform to simplify the study abroad process. The platform helps students find educational opportunities that match their background, skills, and interests by using technology to recommend suitable programs and schools. Unlike its competitors, ApplyBoard focuses on building partnerships with educational institutions and recruitment partners, earning revenue through service fees while also securing scholarships for students. The goal of ApplyBoard is to streamline the application process for students and enhance the recruitment experience for educational institutions, ultimately making studying abroad more accessible.
Kitchener, CanadaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$480.2MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including dental and vision, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, a personal spending account, and more.
Exceptional Onboarding: We build connections from day one with fellow team members while also providing access to technology and vital training and resources needed for a great onboarding experience.
Competitive Compensation: We offer a generous compensation package that includes an above industry average salary, plus regular performance bonuses.
Equity: We are proud to offer company stock options to our team members so they can benefit and thrive along with ApplyBoard.
Professional Development: We want our team members to develop and grow every day, so we offer complementary LinkedIn Learning along with internal development programs.
Risks
Emerging edtech platforms in Asia and Europe threaten ApplyBoard's market share.
Geopolitical tensions and visa policy changes may impact international student mobility.
Data privacy regulations could challenge the integration of AI technologies like Abbie.
Differentiation
ApplyBoard offers a unique AI advisor, Abbie, for personalized study abroad guidance.
The platform secures exclusive scholarships, enhancing value for students and partner institutions.
ApplyBoard's partnerships with British Council IELTS bridge testing and application phases seamlessly.
Upsides
ApplyBoard's $100M financing deal supports global expansion into Europe and Asia.
The appointment of Kasia Leyden as CMO strengthens ApplyBoard's global marketing strategy.
Rising demand for hybrid learning models boosts ApplyBoard's flexible education solutions.
Funding
Total raised$480.23 M
Latest valuation$3.20 B
StageDEBT
DEBT
8/31/2024$73
SERIES B
4/30/2019$55
$275.00 M$13
$65.00 MANGEL
9/30/2015N/A
$3.00 M